Heritage Camp / June 21st to June 26th 2026
At Heritage Camp at Lakeshore Pentecostal Camp, attendees can look forward to a variety of exciting activities that celebrate community, fun, and tradition. Drawing inspiration from last year's memorable events, guests will enjoy engaging in the popular Golf Cart Classic, where participants race (within the speed limit!) in a friendly competition. Social gatherings throughout the camp will allow for relaxed moments of connection and camaraderie, while a midweek Gospel Sing will bring everyone together to enjoy live music and entertainment. These activities, along with others to be announced, promise a lively and enriching experience for all, blending adventure, fellowship, and celebration of the heritage that brings everyone together.
Morning Services Start at 10:30
Evening Services Start at 6:30
SUNDAY MORNING
Dean Skinner - Sunday June 21st and Friday June 26th
Dean and Wendy were married on May 10, 1975. They were blessed with two daughters, Julie married to Conrad Huggins, and Melissa married to John Riley. Four grandchildren have completed the family.
Dean graduated from EPBC with Ecclesia 1976. He was hired by Stu Milligan as the first assistant pastor of Agincourt Pentecostal Church where he served for 9 years. 7 years were blessed at Markham Pentecostal Church and then 13 years pastoring Oakville Evangel Church . Dean was active in PAOC youth, ministerials, Cobourg Camp, Missions and as President of EPBC Alumni for 15 years. In 2005 Dean and Wendy returned to South Africa to lead Emmanuel Press for 14 years.
They retired at the end of 2019 and have had the pleasure of serving as Interim Pastors at 6 congregations.
SUNDAY EVENING
Watoto Children's Choir - Sunday June 21st
The Watoto Children’s Choir is an internationally acclaimed group of children from Uganda who share a message of hope through music, dance, and storytelling. As part of Watoto Church’s ministry, the choir is made up of children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable through war, poverty, and disease, and who have found a loving home and family through Watoto’s holistic care programs. Through vibrant performances that blend African rhythms, worship, and personal testimonies, the choir tours globally to raise awareness and support for Watoto’s mission of rescuing, restoring, and raising children to become leaders who will transform their nation for Christ.
MORNING SPEAKER #1
Ken Bombay - Monday June 22nd and Tuesday June 23rd
Rev Ken Bombay is a seasoned pastor and Pentecostal minister with many years of experience in preaching, prayer ministry, and pastoral leadership within local churches across Canada. He has served congregations as a pastor and speaker, offering biblically grounded teaching and encouragement through worship services, prayer gatherings, and special ministry events. Known for his heart for the local church and his pastoral approach, Rev. Bombay is committed to strengthening believers in their faith and supporting church leaders through faithful ministry, discipleship, and prayer.
MORNING SPEAKER #2
Ginette Howse - Wednesday June 24th and Thursday June 25th
"The eldest of three children, I was born and raised in a French Canadian family in Montreal, Quebec, along with two brothers. After college I practised for nine years as a Registered Nurse in Montreal and New Westminster, BC. In 1979 I was born again as a Christian and received the Baptism in the Holy Spirit a few months later.
In 1985 I graduated from Bible College and accepted a position as Children's Pastor, on the staff of Agincourt Pentecostal Church in Scarborough, Ontario. There I was ordained by the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada in 1995. In 1996, following a three-month Chaplaincy course at Scarborough Grace Hospital, I joined the staff of Malvern Christian Assembly, where I served as Lead Pastor for 16 years until retirement in November 2021.
Digby and I were married in 1980 and we have two children, and six grandkids."
EVENING SPEAKER
Chuck Price - Monday June 22nd to Friday June 26th
Coupled with a big heart and a desire to help people, Chuck Price is passionate to see peoples’ lives changed. He is an encourager and exhorter with a great sense of humor. Chuck is real, relevant, and has the unique ability to connect with every age group.
His background as a youth educator and program director in the inner-city housing projects, along with his extensive involvement in camps for the underprivileged, has been a great foundation for who he is today. After twenty-four years of pastoring in both Canada and the US, Chuck founded the non-profit organization, Reapers in the Rain. He travels the world sharing his faith, training leaders, building infrastructure and providing humanitarian aid.
WORSHIP
Vanessa Thomas
For the past 12 years, Vanessa has had the privilege of leading worship at Church on the Queensway, where she has developed a passion for guiding congregations into the presence of God through music. As a singer and songwriter, Vanessa combines original compositions with powerful worship anthems to create an atmosphere of reverence, reflection, and praise. With a heart for ministry, Vanessa is committed to cultivating an atmosphere where individuals can encounter God in a fresh and transformative way.
Throughout her ministry, Vanessa has had the honor of serving in a variety of worship settings, from large congregations to intimate gatherings, and has developed a deep understanding of leading diverse groups in worship, always seeking to lead with authenticity and to allow room for the Holy Spirit to move. Vanessa is excited to bring her experience and heart for worship to Heritage week, and is looking forward to seeing God move in the hearts of all those who gather to worship.